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Himex Newsletter 3, Manaslu 2010
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Building Bridges to Basecamp Manaslu Base Camp(4,700m), 6 September 2010 – After more than a week at Samagoan, the Himex…
Read the storyIn the Midst of the Monsoon
The monsoon has been in full effect! After way longer than expected in Samagaon, the team has started to move out and establish themselves in basecamp. Having done as many…
Read the storyManaslu Team in Samagaon
We just received a satellite call from Adrian, with the team in the village of Samagaon, at 11,500ft on the flanks of Mt Manaslu. It sounds like they had an…
Read the storyThe Illimani Report from Jaime
Illimani was a great climb! Eszter did great and we took 11 hours round-trip from high camp. As you can see, the weather was great, but cold for some time…
Read the storyIllimani Summit!
Jaime and Eszter have returned to basecamp after a cold, but successful summit of Illimani! Having endured freezing temperatures and discussions of turning back, they are very pleased with their…
Read the storyFull Moon
I received a call last night from Jaime and Eszter at basecamp of Illimani. It sounded like they were absolutely awestruck by the full moon and the enormous profile of…
Read the storyMountain Biking from 15,000′ to the Jungle!
Yesterday, Jaime, Sonni, Eszter, and Mariko, headed up to 15,000′ in a van. The plan was to descend to 3,000′ on mountain bikes. Equipped with helmets and knee and elbow…
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